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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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